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Motorad 7656-195 Engine Coolant Thermostat
Reliable Engine Coolant Thermostat for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Volkswagen
The Motorad Fail-Safe 7656-195 engine coolant thermostat is designed to maintain optimal engine temperature for a range of vehicles including Chrysler Avenger, Dodge Caravan, Jeep Wrangler, and Volkswagen Routan. Engineered with precision, this thermostat ensures consistent temperature regulation at 195 degrees Fahrenheit, supporting efficient engine performance.
- Sealing flange outside diameter: 1.81 inches
- Includes one rubber gasket/seal for secure installation
- Flange thickness of 0.05 inches for proper fitment
- Temperature rating of 195°F for accurate engine temperature control
- Compatible with multiple Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Volkswagen models
Product Line Overview: Motorad Fail-Safe
The Fail-Safe line by Motorad focuses on dependable engine cooling components designed to meet OEM specifications. This product line emphasizes durability and precise temperature control, making the 7656-195 thermostat a reliable choice for maintaining engine cooling system integrity in compatible vehicles.
Detailed Product Description
The Motorad Fail-Safe 7656-195 engine coolant thermostat features a sealing flange with an outside diameter of 1.81 inches and a flange thickness of 0.05 inches, ensuring a proper and secure fit within the cooling system. It includes a single rubber gasket to provide a tight seal and prevent leaks. The thermostat is calibrated to open at 195 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing coolant to flow and maintain optimal engine temperature. This part is engineered without a jiggle pin weep hole, which is suitable for specific engine designs found in Chrysler Avenger, Dodge Caravan, Jeep Wrangler, and Volkswagen Routan models.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Prevents engine overheating by regulating coolant flow
- Helps avoid engine damage caused by temperature fluctuations
- Resolves issues related to thermostat failure or sticking
- Improves engine warm-up time and fuel efficiency
- Eliminates coolant leaks with included rubber gasket
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Motorad Fail-Safe 7656-195 thermostat requires removal of the old thermostat and housing. Ensure the sealing flange and gasket surfaces are clean and free of debris before installation. The included rubber gasket should be properly seated to prevent leaks. No special installation tools are included, so standard hand tools compatible with your vehicle’s cooling system are necessary. Verify compatibility with your specific Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Volkswagen model before installation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Motorad manufactures the Fail-Safe 7656-195 thermostat to meet strict quality standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability. The product includes one rubber gasket for sealing and is designed to OEM specifications. Warranty information is available through Motorad and should be confirmed at the time of purchase.
| Brand | Motorad |
| Part Number | 7656-195 |
| Position | Fail-Safe |
| Flange Thickness | 0.05 in |
| Gasket Or Seal Included | Yes |
| Gasket/Seal Material | Rubber |
| Gasket/Seal Material | Rubber |
| Installation Tool Included | No |
| Jiggle Pin Weep Hole | No |
| Number Of Seals | 1 |
| Sealing Flange Outside Diameter | 1.81 |
| Temperature | 195 Deg. F |
| Temperature (Degree) | 195 |
This part fits 52 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dodge | Nitro | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2011 | Jeep | Wrangler | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Chrysler | Sebring | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Dodge | Avenger | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Dodge | Journey | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Dodge | Nitro | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Jeep | Wrangler | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Routan | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Routan | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Chrysler | Sebring | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Dodge | Avenger | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Dodge | Journey | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Dodge | Nitro | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Jeep | Wrangler | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Routan | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Routan | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Chrysler | Cirrus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Chrysler | Pacifica | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Chrysler | Pacifica | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Chrysler | Sebring | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Dodge | Avenger | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Dodge | Nitro | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2008 | Jeep | Wrangler | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Chrysler | Cirrus | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Chrysler | Cirrus | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Chrysler | Pacifica | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Chrysler | Sebring | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Dodge | Caravan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Dodge | Nitro | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
| 2007 | Jeep | Wrangler | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | "The patented Fail-Safe (R) thermostat is the only thermostat on the market designed to lock in the open position, allowing coolant to continue to flow in the event of overheating."; Temperature 195F; Includes thermostat and seal; OE Specified Temperature; Fail-Safe |
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